The Cincinnati Bengals are bouncing back thanks to quarterback Joe Burrow's return. Here's how they can get back into the playoff picture.

In his postgame press conference, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn’t hide his raw emotions when confronting the reality that his team has been officially eliminated from playoff contention with three games still remaining in the regular season.

The Baltimore Ravens have handed Joe Burrow the first shutout of his six-year career. Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns, and Kyle Van Noy and Alohi Gilman teamed up for a 95-yard pick-6 as the Ravens blanked the Cincinnati Bengals 24-0 on Sunday.

The order is determined by record, using strength of schedule as the first tiebreaker. If the NFL season ended now, the Bengals would have the ninth overall pick in the 2026 draft. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

Punishment appears to be coming for the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Bengals are taking on the Ravens at home on Sunday. It's a snowy day in Cincinnati. The Bengals reportedly did not remove the snow from the seats at the stadium prior to kickoff,

It’s clear to everyone, on the outside anyway, that the Bengals need a new energy. It was fun and culminated in a Super Bowl appearance, but Burrow’s team clearly needs a shift. There’s no easy fix, especially when a change at head coach doesn’t mean Tobin’s staff or the decision-makers overseeing it all actually change, too.

The Cincinnati Bengals are betting underdogs on the road this weekend. Wash, rinse, repeat. Cincinnati enters the road matchup as a 1.5-point under